this 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Started with India and Sri Lanka From February 7 to March 8, a total of 20 teams participated in 55 games. Group C has undergone major changes in this competition.

Scotland Enter substitutions at the last minute Bangladeshthe latter withdrew due to differences with the ICC over venue issues. As defending champion India prepares to host the World Cup, the addition of the world’s highest-ranked non-participating team adds an edge of unpredictability to the opening stages of the tournament.

Brett Lee’s predictions for T20 World Cup 2026: MVP and top wicket-taker

Australian fast bowling legend Brett Lee India captain officially appointed Suryakumar Yadav as his choice Most Valuable Player (MVP) 2026 edition. Speaking on the Mr. Cricket UAE podcast, Lee highlighted Suryakumar’s explosive return in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, where he accumulated 242 runs at a strike rate of 196.75.

Lee noted that while the batsman has a quieter 2025, his ability to dominate the subcontinental conditions makes him a major threat to any bowling attack. Additionally, Lee predicts mystery spinner Varun Chakravarty Will finish the match as the leading wicket-taker. He said the pitches in India and Sri Lanka have perfectly suited Chakravarthy’s style and said the tournament was “made for him” to confuse international batsmen and emerge as the best bowler in the World Cup.

“His form is coming, the wickets will be ready to suit him, the way he can confuse the batsmen, I think it’s ready for him and this will be his World Cup,” Lee said on the Emirates Mr Cricket podcast.

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Lee’s winning predictions for the 2026 T20 World Cup

For the final winner of the competition, Li determined India, Australia, UK and New Zealand As one of his four semifinalists, the Blackcaps are known as the game’s eternal “dark horses.” While Lee acknowledged India’s entry into the World Cup as a home-grown powerhouse, he ultimately backed Mitchell Marsh’s Australia to lift the trophy.

Lee noted that the title race will likely come down to a showdown between India and Australia, but admitted his “heart” is with Team Australia for another global title. Australia ties with Sri Lanka in Group B IrelandLee believes their balance of power hitting and experienced seamers will be enough to survive the high-pressure knockout rounds and potentially silence the home crowd in the final.

“It will be one of two, India or Australia. Don’t hate me, Australia will win, that’s my heart,” Lee concluded.

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